EnerDuce - MASHAN

Project Overview

Our client runs an LPG distributorship, delivering cylinders to customers on booking. Delivery is made by vehicle, and the client's delivery areas are sparse — a vehicle may travel 10-20 km to make a single delivery.

We built MASHAN, an IoT system that detects low pressure in LPG cylinders and schedules delivery in advance, rather than waiting for the customer to reorder. The system includes a web application for admins to manage customers and sensors, and a mobile app for end users.

MASHAN: Smart LPG Management Solution

MASHAN addresses two problems common to LPG cylinder customers:

1. Unorganized Replacement Policy

Ideally, a consumer orders a new cylinder as soon as they switch to their reserve. In practice, many forget — and end up with two empty cylinders instead of one.

2. The "Empty" Cylinder Problem

A cylinder that seems empty is not always empty. Air pressure, positioning, and weather changes can make a cylinder read as empty before it actually is, leading to premature replacement. MASHAN's pressure sensor removes the guesswork, so cylinders are switched at the right time.

Key Benefits

MASHAN takes care of the above scenarios and therefore helps in:

• Optimizing energy consumption - Ensures cylinders are used to their full capacity
• Ensuring ongoing LPG supply - Proactive monitoring prevents unexpected outages
• Reducing delivery costs - Efficient route planning based on real-time cylinder data
• Improving customer satisfaction - Automated, timely deliveries without customer intervention

Technical Solution

• IoT Pressure Sensors: Real-time monitoring of LPG cylinder pressure
• Sensor Calibration: Algorithms accounting for environmental factors
• Mobile Application: iOS app for customers to monitor their cylinders
• Web Dashboard: Admin panel for managing customers, sensors, and deliveries
• Automated Alerts: Proactive notifications for low-pressure detection